Giving Voice to Depression

REPOSTING: We've just been made aware that there were audio problems this episode on some players. Our apologies. Here is episode 201 again. Savannah has a lot we can learn from.We miss what we were before depression moved in;hopeful, vital, positive, connected.In a wide-ranging conversation, GVTD speaks with Savannah Wall about her experience of depression and the things she missed the most-- including herself.The full article that prompted the episode:savannahwallsblog.wordpress.com/2018/12/2…t-page-3/https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

We miss what we were before depression moved in; hopeful, vital, positive, connected. In a wide-ranging conversation, GVTD speaks with Savannah Wall about her experience of depression and the things she missed the most-- including herself.The full article that prompted the episode: https://savannahwallsblog.wordpress.com/2018/12/22/when-youre-homesick-for-all-that-you-were-before-depression/comment-page-3/https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

Are you ok? How many times have you heard that? How many times have you asked that question?Aside from the reflexive reply (I'm fine,) what is ok? And what does it look like for you on a good day? And a bad one?That's the reality we discuss with this week's guest, Tara. She reminds us that "okay" looks different for everyone.https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

Today's guest, Michael Landsberg, founder of SickNotWeak, a statement, a community, and a movement, discusses the role antidepressants have had in his mental-health journey.Does he like being on meds? No. Does he like their side effects? No.Does he hate his depression more? Absolutely!Listen in as two mental-health advocates discuss the role meds have had in their depression-management and how to talk with someone who may be taking them off the table.www.sicknotweak.com/https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

One of depression's most insidious characteristics, is its intent to convince us we don't have it; that our dark thoughts, loss of energy, and inability to experience joy are personal characteristics and failings vs. symptoms-- that we are just too weak to handle life the way others are able to.Believing that dissuades us from treating it like a medical condition for which there are treatments. Believing that keeps us trapped in a downward spiral that costs us on many levels. The time and experiences we lose to it cannot be regained.In a candid discussion with mental-health advocate and sports journalist Michael Landberg, we talk without shame about our shared experiences and battles with depression and make the important distinction between being sick and being weak.Link to signs of depression:https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20356007https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

Depression can come seemingly out of nowhere, and change (seemingly) every aspect of our days. Daily routines, designed with mental-health maintenance in mind, give us some control over how we begin and end our days. And while healthy daily habits are no guarantee our depression won't strike, at least we are better rested and nourished to fight the good fight against it.Paul's website/resources: https://weareneveralone.co/https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

Lost and found. That phrase comes to mind listening to Paul Marlow talk about his mental-health journey. He lost so much in the years preceding and during his descent into depression's pit. And he found a new, more-honest and healthy version of himself, too.With vulnerability, candor and insight, Paul talks about both his experience of having All That Was HIm crash down in rubble, and the deliberate and mindful way he is rebuilding his life. And himself.Paul Marlow's Never Alone site: https://weareneveralone.co/Link to register for GVTD webinar (Tuesdays 2/8 and 2/22 from 11:30-12:15 CST:) https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hTKognWuQQmMRFiRfZV7QgLink to the NEW suicide-prevention podcast: Stream episode The "S" Word: A Podcast about Suicide Prevention - Episode 1 by Sara Kohlbeck podcast | Listen online for free on SoundCloudhttps://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

"About a third of all people experiencing mental illnesses and about half of people living with severe mental illnesses also experience substance abuse. These statistics are mirrored in thesubstance abuse community, where about a third of all alcohol abusers and more than half of all drug abusers report experiencing a mental illness," according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.That statistic, like all statistics, is about real people. Not numbers. This episode's guest, Donald, is one of those people. And he shares his story of dual diagnosis- living with substance use disorder in addition to depression and anxiety.NAMI re: dual diagnosis: https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/Images/FactSheets/Dual-Diagnosis-FS.pdfhttps://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

There is no health without mental health.So as we begin this New Year and think of the changes and resolutions we want to make, our brain health really needs to make the list.This weeks guest is psychologist, author and podcaster Dr. Margaret Rutherford. In our discussion we talk about the need for a holistic approach to life that prioritizes our mental, physical, spiritual and emotional selves.It's 21 minutes that could help you start the New Year in a very self-respectful way.https://drmargaretrutherford.com/https://www.psychiatry.org/newsroom/news-releases/one-in-four-americans-plans-a-mental-health-new-year-s-resolution-for-2022https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

If the idea of a podcast on depression makes you a little nervous (will it make me depressed?) this is the perfect way to comfortably explore the power of peer support via shared stories of lived experience.In just 18 minutes, you'll hear snippets of our last eleven episodes and get a feel for why Giving Voice to Depression is a tool you're gonna want to add to your mental-health toolkit. You are not alone in the darkness. Others are there or have been there and found ways out. There is much we can learn from each other.REQUEST: We are compiling answers to the question: What does your depression tell you ABOUT YOU? Please go to givingvoicetodepression.com and use the record button in upper left corner to record an anonymous (voice only- no name) reply. If you prefer, use the voice memo feature on your phone and email it to Terry@GivingVoicetoDepression.com Hearing how predictably-similar depression's lies are will help us all de-personalize them. Thank you.https://recovery.com/https://givingvoicetodepression.com/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VoiceDepressionTerry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/